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The cruel (or not so cruel) reality of life is that, when a child finds a little defenceless (or sometimes not so defenceless) animal, he will tend to either: 1- Start screaming for no apparent... more

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  • 50 of 50 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Will leave a lasting memory

    Disadvantages Disadvantages "Mole was sad"

    This is a simple story, a universal story, simply told. All the best ones are, of course. Mole finds a baby bird, which has fallen from its nest, and needs looking after. “Mole waited and waited but no big bird came to help it”. So Mole takes the baby bird home, to feed it and care for it and make it get better. “It’s very, very hard to take care of a baby bird.” says Mum. “They usually die.” says Dad. “My bird won’t die.”says Mole. Mole is a serious and earnest little chap, who you can’t help but love. He has a big heart, and he is determined to help the baby bird. And so he and his friends ... more
  • 44 of 44 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    4 Stars Wings are for Flying! Review with images 06/11/2005
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    Advantages Advantages Nice story with a little message to convey!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages I suppose none!

    The cruel (or not so cruel) reality of life is that, when a child finds a little defenceless (or sometimes not so defenceless) animal, he will tend to either: 1- Start screaming for no apparent reason upon his discovery of an odd looking thing that moves (this silly phobia is more often than not the result of the mother or father being frightened or disgusted by the said creature) 2- Do his best to dissect it there and then, with the first instrument that comes to hand; failing that, he will use his own fingers and nails. 3- Take it home and care (or pretend to care) for it and treat it like a ... more

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Type Fiction
Genre Children's
Title Mole and the Baby Bird
Author Alison Newman
ISBN 0747561192

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